Heavenly Tomb!

"Since no one has any objections, then it's settled. The Heavenly Tomb will open in two days. Xun'er, have Ning Luo make his preparations as well," Elder Tong Xuan said.

"Mm. My apologies for disturbing you, Elders."

Xun'er nodded slightly, gave the seated Elders a courteous bow, then turned and walked out of the hall beneath the reverent gazes of the surrounding guards.

Watching Xun'er's disappearing back, quite a few Elders in the hall exchanged looks. They had not expected that Xun'er, who had always ignored such matters, would become so forceful when it came to Ning Luo.

Wisps of mist curled around the lush green peak, making it seem like a fairyland.

Ning Luo moved at an unhurried pace as he slowly headed toward the summit.

"Hmm?"

As he walked slowly through the forest, absorbing the pure energy of heaven and earth as it nourished every part of his body, Ning Luo was immersed in this state when his steps abruptly halted. His half-closed eyes flew open, and he stared gravely toward the end of the mountain path. A figure stood there with his hands behind his back. Yet upon seeing that figure, a trace of shock surged into Ning Luo's eyes.

"This junior, Ning Luo, happened to pass this way. If I have caused any disturbance, I hope Senior will forgive me."

Ning Luo clasped his hands toward the figure and spoke respectfully. Then he slowly backed away. The feeling this man gave him was far too strange, forcing him to remain cautious.

"No need. I was waiting for you here."

The moment Ning Luo took a step back, a faint laugh rang out beside his ear. His vision blurred, and when he focused again, he discovered that he was already standing atop the mountain, surrounded by mist